Racing Point driver Sergio Perez raced from last to his first Formula One victory after a pitstop mix-up and puncture denied super-sub George Russell an almost certain first win on his Mercedes debut at the Sakhir Grand Prix on Sunday.

Perez, who found himself at the back of the field at the end of the first lap after contact with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, crossed the line 10.5 seconds ahead of Renault's Esteban Ocon. His Racing Point teammate Lance Stroll was third.